Executive summary
About R.A. Quarshie and Associates
A professional and technical services firm incorporated in Maryland, specializing in auditing and accounting, financial analysis, and management and information technology consulting.
Who we are
Our blend of financial and accounting, management consulting, computer science and general management expertise lets us meet the most challenging and complex client requirements. We serve federal and state governments, private companies, and nonprofit and non-governmental agencies.
A firm is only as good as its people, and we pride ourselves on producing solutions that meet and exceed our clients' needs. Our focus is on building value for our clients by providing quality service with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
Our people
We have assembled an exceptional team of experienced, dedicated professionals who work well together, and we staff every engagement with people who bring significant, relevant experience. Our clients know they will get the best service from highly qualified professionals.
Our in-house support staff provide efficient administrative and logistical support, so our advisors can spend their time on the goals of each engagement. As we grow, we recruit people of the highest caliber who are committed to excellence.
Our mission
A mission statement we hold ourselves to
The R.A. Quarshie and Associates mission statement is the set of rules that defines our firm, and the code of business conduct we abide by.
Client service comes first
We believe outstanding client service is the essence of our business. We bring intelligent insights, forward-thinking solutions and industry-specific expertise on top of best-in-class accounting, tax and advisory services, and we promise to work smarter, harder and more creatively to exceed our clients' expectations.
We invest in our people
We commit to team building and knowledge sharing, giving our employees the resources to think differently and go above and beyond the call of duty, so they can be the best people in our profession.
Giving back is a privilege
We believe giving back is our honor and our privilege. We lead by example with our time, our passion, our expertise and our resources.
- Innovation. We deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions to meet our clients' needs across a wide range of areas.
- Clients. We serve the government, corporate and nonprofit sectors, and we make our clients' priorities our priorities.
- Values. Every day we work to sustain a culture built on integrity, one that treats every client ethically.
Quality and standards
Our commitment to quality and cost-effective service is the cornerstone of our management philosophy. We take extra steps to meet and exceed the professional standards set by Government Auditing Standards and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and our firm adheres to the rigorous criteria established by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the AICPA.
Successful performance on every engagement is reinforced by our institutional commitment to excellence through Total Quality Management (TQM).
Federal financial management expertise. Our staff have extensive experience performing federal management consulting, accounting, financial reporting and audit services under these requirements:
- GAGAS
- Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)
- AICPA
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants standards
- GAAP / GAAS
- Generally accepted accounting and auditing principles
- GASB
- Governmental Accounting Standards Board
- FASB
- Financial Accounting Standards Board
- PCAOB
- Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
- CFO Act
- Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990
- OMB A-123
- Management's Responsibility for Internal Control
- OMB A-136
- Financial Reporting Requirements
- OMB 07-04
- Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements
- GAO FAM
- GAO Financial Audit Manual
- FFMIA
- Federal Financial Management Improvement Act
- JFMIP
- Joint Financial Management Improvement Program
Our commitment
Our success to date is a tribute to our commitment to giving clients the highest possible level of service. That commitment comes from a practical conviction: our survival and growth are linked directly to the quality of our work.
Our approach to management, recruitment, staff development, project performance and quality control is built to deliver outstanding professional services on schedule, within budget and in line with the technical and administrative requirements of every project.
By keeping a strong customer focus, we have earned a high level of client trust through our knowledge of, and concern for, our clients' business needs. We deliver with proven methodologies, clear communication and the right technology — the factors behind completing projects within contract terms.
Leadership
Who leads the firm
Adelaide Etse
Principal
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Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM